In the offseason, the Spurs watched as free-agent guard Tony Parker opted to sign with the Charlotte Hornets, putting him on a new team for the first time in 17 seasons. First it was Lonnie Walker IV, who tore meniscus in his right knee in a win over Detroit on October 5, then Murray and now White.

The Spurs open the regular season at home against Minnesota on Wednesday.

Bryn Forbes, a third-year guard, will slide into the Spurs' starting point guard spot.

His scoring ability is the most pronounced part of his game, but he's learning how to be a more impactful defensive player with the Spurs.

Popovich tried to put a fearless face on the Spurs' sudden injury epidemic. "I just say, drafting Tim Duncan was probably all the luck we deserved for a long time".

White, meanwhile, has a plantar fascia tear in his left foot, further depleting the team's depth at guard. Nonetheless, San Antonio has had plenty of players walk through their doors that weren't the fastest, quickest or most explosive players.